Genetic Disorders »By: Mr. Robey
Each egg and each sperm
Causes of Genetic Disorders: Radiation or chemicals cause changes in the order of DNA “letters” -Mutated DNA can be inherited by the child (in the sperm or egg) -Damage can occur to the egg or sperm producing cells (ovaries or testes) -Damage can occur to the sperm or egg -Damage can occur to the embryo after conception
Types of DNA mutations: A genetic disorder can result when: A single gene is mutated Several genes are mutated, all working together One or more genes is missing An entire chromosome is missing There is an extra chromosome
Skin Disorders
Albinism
Malignant Melanoma
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Bloom Syndrome
Porphyria
Amyloidosis
Eye Disorders
Color blindness
Retinitis Pigmentosum
Retinoblastoma
Bone/Joint Disorders
Multiple Exostosis
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
Apert Syndrome
Edward’s Syndrome
Polydactyly
Muscle Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy
Refsum Disease
Hair Disorders
Male Pattern Baldness
Alopecia
Blood Disorders
Sickle Cell Disease
Hemophilia
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Mental Disorders
Down Syndrome
Angelman Syndrome
Cri du Chat Syndrome
Growth Disorders
Pituitary Dwarfism
Diastrophic Dysplasia
Premature Aging Disorders
Progeria
Cockayne Syndrome